What does the cryptic crossword clue "Men alone played a soulful song (4,2,2)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MEN + ALONE = LEANONME The answer is LEANONME.

Men alone played a soulful song (4,2,2)

Independent Cryptic #1814 | 13 Down | 2024-12-01 flower